Cuyahoga County Encourages Residents to ‘Take Back Your Meds’ on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

10/26/2017

Contacts: Christopher Harris, (216) 443-7157

CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish is encouraging residents to ‘Take Back Your Meds’, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative, on Saturday October 28, 2017. Residents can safely dispose of their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications at one of the many Rx Drug Drop Box locations throughout Cuyahoga County.

“National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a great initiative to help raise awareness and curb the misuse of opioid medications, because we know that prescription abuse can lead to illicit drug abuse. We must act with a sense of urgency and commitment to combat this public health emergency,” said County Executive Budish. “If you’re unable to participate on October 28th, you can drop off your unused medications on another date, as our Rx Drug Drop Boxes are available year-round.”

Cuyahoga County currently has over 40 Rx Drug Drop Boxes located at law enforcement agencies. Rx Drug Drop Boxes provide an environmentally-friendly disposal process, and reduce the risks involved with leaving prescription medications in a household. All prescription medications can be dropped off, except for liquids, needles, or illicit drugs.

Additionally, Cuyahoga County is planning on adding Rx Drug Drop Boxes at the following locations: